Praise the Lord III
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oly:Sunday Morning Praise
Palm Sunday
The street stands crowded from wall to wall. “Yon Hebrew boy, come here, I pray,
And tell me what has sufficed to call such multitude abroad today.”
“Friend, do you see upon yonder hill where winds the road round Olive’s brow?”
“Lad, I see only the sunshine still and ragged trees and dust below.
“While on the path, some weary men with one in their midst, as poor as they
Is much bespent, for I see again, He rides a foal, and draws this way.”
“I, stranger, many a month before, stood on the coast of Gennesaret’s sea;
In wicker basket, some loaves I bore, from home, my mother prepared for me.
“Now stranger, just at the set of sun, He that was teaching called me near;
‘Your loaves will you give?’ ‘Every one!’ I said, and gave them with ne’er a fear.
“Well, stranger, five thousand men and more had heard the teacher’s words that day,
And these were hungry; He blessed my store, and fed them all, and sent away.
“Now stranger, rides toward the gate the teacher, He that spoke that day;
I seek Him now, would not be late — Keep me no longer; I cannot stay.”
“Hosanna!” down from the hill they cry, “Hosanna!” comes back from town below
With homage meet and honor high, at Christ’s dear feet green palms they throw.
…the children crying out in the temple and saying, “Hosanna to the Son of David!” Matthew 21:15 |
Praise the Lord! Amen! and Amen!
Blessings, peace, grace and to all here at TOL!
oly:Hidden Peace
I cannot tell thee whence it came,
This peace within my breast;
But this I know, there fills my soul
A strange and tranquil rest.
Beneath the toil and care of life,
This hidden stream flows on;
My weary soul no longer thirsts,
Nor am I sad and lone.
I cannot tell the half of love,
Unfeigned, supreme, divine,
That caused my darkest inmost self
With beams of hope to shine.
I cannot tell thee why He chose
To suffer and to die,
But if I suffer here with Him
I’ll reign with Him on high.
There’s a deep, settled peace in my soul,
Yes a deep, settled peace in my soul,
Tho’ the billows of sin near me roll,
He abides, Christ abides.
oly:And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding,
will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:7
The Peace Which God Alone Reveals
The peace which God alone reveals,
and by His word of grace imparts,
Which only the believer feels, direct and keep,
and cheer your hearts.
And may the holy Trinity,
The Father, Son, and Comforter,
Pour an abundant blessing on believer here!
Praise the Lord! Amen! and Amen!
Blessings, peace, grace and mercy to all here at TOL!
oly:Lord, Thou Hast Promised Grace for Grace
Lord, Thou hast promised grace for grace
To all who daily seek Thy face;
To them who have, Thou givest more
Out of Thy vast, exhaustless store.
Each step we take but gathers strength
For further progress, till at length,
With ease the highest steeps we gain,
And count the mountain but a plain.
Who watch, and pray, and work each hour
Receive new life and added power,
A power fresh victories to win
Over the world, and self, and sin.
Help us, O Lord, that we may grow
In grace as Thou dost grace bestow;
And still Thy richer gifts repeat
Till grace in glory is complete.
oly:What I am doing you do not understand now, but you will know after this.
John 13:7
Hereafter Thou Shalt Know
Hereafter thou shalt know — in this I rest,
Since Thou hast willed it so, whose will is best;
I walk by faith; what though I do not see?
Thou seest all; this is enough for me.
And so I stand and wait, till Thou shalt open
Into the light the gate, with glowing hope
That brighter than my brightest thought shall be
The full unfolding of Thy love to me.
Have Thine own way with me; all things perform
If in the calm I be, or in the storm;
How sweet, when cloud and storm are overpast,
Just to be home, and with my God at last.
Praise the Lord! Amen! and Amen!
Blessings, peace, grace and mercy to all here at TOL!
oly:He Giveth More Grace
He giveth more grace as our burdens grow greater,
He sendeth more strength as our labors increase;
To added afflictions He addeth His mercy,
To multiplied trials He multiplies peace.
When we have exhausted our store of endurance,
When our strength has failed ere the day is half done,
When we reach the end of our hoarded resources
Our Father’s full giving is only begun.
Fear not that thy need shall exceed His provision,
Our God ever yearns His resources to share;
Lean hard on the arm everlasting, availing;
The Father both thee and thy load will upbear.
His love has no limits, His grace has no measure,
His power no boundary known unto men;
For out of His infinite riches in Jesus
He giveth, and giveth, and giveth again.
oly:My grace is sufficient for you.
2 Corinthians 12:9
His Grace is Enough For Me
Just when I am disheartened, just when with cares oppressed,
Just when my way is darkest, just when I am distressed —
Then is my Savior near me, He knows my every care;
Jesus will never leave me, He helps my burdens bear.
His grace is enough for me, for me, His grace is enough for me;
Through sorrow and pain, through loss or gain,
His grace is enough for me, yes, His grace is enough for me.
Praise the Lord! Amen! and Amen!
Blessings, peace, grace and mercy to all here at TOL!
oly:Before Thy Mercy Seat, O Lord
Before Thy mercy seat, O Lord,
Behold, Thy servants stand,
To ask the knowledge of Thy Word,
The guidance of Thy hand.
Let Thy eternal truths, we pray,
Dwell richly in each heart;
That from the safe and narrow way
We never may depart.
Lord, from Thy Word remove the seal,
Unfold its hidden store,
And as we read, teach us to feel
Its value more and more.
Help us to see a Savior’s love
Shine forth from every page,
And let the thoughts of joys above
Our inmost souls engage.
Thus, while Thy Word our footsteps guides,
Shall we be truly blest,
And soon arrive where love provides
An everlasting rest.
oly:Let us then approach the throne of grace with confidence.
Hebrews 4:16
Behold the Throne of Grace
Behold the throne of grace, the promise calls us near,
There Jesus shows a smiling face and waits to answer prayer.
Beyond thy utmost wants His love and power can bless;
To praying souls He grants, more than they can express.
Thine image, Lord, bestow, Thy presence and Thy love;
I ask to serve Thee here below, and reign with Thee above.
Praise the Lord! Amen! and Amen!
Blessings, peace, grace and mercy to all here at TOL!
oly:Good Friday ~ April 18th, 2014
Ten Thousand Angels
They bound the hands of Jesus
in the garden when He prayed;
They led Him thru the streets in shame,
They spat upon the Saviour so pure and free from sin;
They said “Crucify Him ~ He's to blame”
Upon His precious head they placed a crown of thorns;
They laughed and said, “Behold the King”
They struck Him and they cursed Him
and mocked His holy name,
All alone He suffered everything.
When they nailed Him to the Cross,
His mother stood nearby,
He said, “Woman, behold thy son!”
He cried, "I thirst for water,
but they gave Him none to drink.
Then the sinful work of man was done.
To the howling mob He yielded;
He did not for mercy cry.
The Cross of shame He took alone.
And when He cried, “It's finished!”
He gave Himself to die,
Salvation's wondrous plan was done.
He could have called ten thousand angels
to destroy the world and set Him free
He could have called ten thousand angels
But He died alone, for you and me.
oly:So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said,
“It is finished!”
And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.
John 19:30
It Is Finished!
It is finished! Christ hath known
All the life of men wayfaring;
Human joys and sorrows sharing,
Making human needs His own.
It is finished! Christ is slain,
On the altar of creation,
Offering for a world’s salvation
Sacrifice of love and pain.
It is finished! Christ our King
Wins the victor’s crown of glory;
By Thy death, hell’s armies quelling,
Bring Thy saints to reign in Heav’n.
Praise the Lord! Amen! and Amen!
Blessings, peace, grace and to all here at TOL!
oly:Sealed Was The Tomb
Sealed was the tomb, guarded by soldiers,
Brightly the moonlight shone around;
Roadway and hill gleamed in the brightness,
Flooded with light the garden’s bound.
Brighter the light seen ’neath the olives;
Forms bright as sunlight, ’mid the trees,
Soldiers were there, clad as for warfare;
Lo! they are gone, and who are these?
See yonder, hast’ning to the city,
The trembling soldiers in terror go!
Earthquake astounding, strange light surrounding,
Drive them away these things to show.
Darkly they plan; falsely as darkly,
Stories that He was borne away —
Borne by His friends, poor weak disciples,
Stol’n when the moon was bright as day!
Soldiers of Rome ne’er slept on duty,
False was the tale for silver told;
Death could not hold that mighty Victor!
Lift up your heads, ye gates of gold!
The morn of glory hath awakened,
And death no longer holds boundless pow’r;
Empty the prison, Jesus has risen;
Time hath no richer, grander hour.
O wonderful light in the garden,
That fadeth not away!
The King who was laid in the shadow
With vict’ry is crowned this glorious day.
oly:If we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with Him.
Romans 6:8
Buried With Christ
Buried with Christ and raised with Him, too,
What is there left for me to do?
Simply to cease from struggling and strife,
Simply to walk in newness of life.
Buried with Christ and dead unto sin;
Dying but living, Jesus within;
Ruling and reigning day after day,
Guiding and keeping all of the way.
Praise the Lord! Amen! and Amen!
Blessings, peace, grace and to all here at TOL!
oly:Sunday Morning Praise
Easter Sunday
Hallelujah, He is Risen!
Hallelujah, He is risen!
Jesus is gone up on high!
Burst the bars of death asunder,
Angels shout and men reply:
He is risen, He is risen,
Living now no more to die.
Hallelujah, He is risen!
Our exalted Head to be;
Sends the witness of the Spirit
That our advocate is He:
He is risen, He is risen,
Justified in Him are we.
Hallelujah, He is risen!
Death for aye hath lost his sting,
Christ, Himself the Resurrection,
From the grave His own will bring:
He is risen, He is risen,
Living Lord and coming King.
oly:Then, the same day at evening, being the first day of the week, when the doors were shut where the disciples were assembled, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in the midst, and said to them, “Peace be with you.” John 20:19
He Stood in the Midst
He stood in the midst of His chosen, at Easter He stood at e’en;
The wounds that were made by the iron in the hands and the feet were seen.
And he showed where the barbarous spearhead, transfixing His heart, had been.
In the midst of the Church He standeth, a fountain whence virtue flows;
He lightens, He leads, He pastures, His sheep by their name He knows;
And wherever His flock He leadeth, before them the Pastor goes.
In the midst of the fiercest battle He standeth with succor near;
In the blackest and wildest tempest, a beacon the tossed to cheer.
I walk through the valley of shadows; I see Him, and I have no fear.
Praise the Lord! Amen! and Amen!
Blessings, peace, grace and to all here at TOL!
oly:Just For Today
Lord, for tomorrow and its needs I do not pray;
Keep me, my God, from stain of sin just for today.
Help me to labor earnestly and duly pray;
Let me be kind in word and deed, Father, today.
Let me no wrong or idle word unthinking say;
Set Thou a seal upon my lips through all today.
Let me in season, Lord, be grave, in season gay;
Let me be faithful to Thy grace, dear Lord, today.
And if, today, this life of mine should ebb away,
Give to me Thy sweet peace and rest, today.
So for tomorrow and its needs I do not pray;
Still keep me, guide me, love me, Lord, through this day.
oly:Come now, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit”; whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? It is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away. James 4:13-14
Tomorrow, Lord, is Thine
Tomorrow, Lord, is Thine lodged in Thy sovereign hand;
And if its sun arise and shine, it shines by Thy command.
The present moment flies, and bears our life away;
O make Thy servants truly wise, that they may live today.
Since on this wingèd hour eternity is hung,
Waken, by Thine almighty power, the aged and the young.
One thing demands our care, O be it still pursued;
Lest, slighted once, the season fair should never be renewed.
To Jesus may we fly swift as the morning light,
Lest life’s young golden beam should die in sudden, endless night.
Praise the Lord! Amen! and Amen!
Blessings, peace, grace and mercy to all here at TOL!
Tomorrow, Lord, is Thine lodged in Thy sovereign hand;
And if its sun arise and shine, it shines by Thy command.
The present moment flies, and bears our life away;
O make Thy servants truly wise, that they may live today.
Since on this wingèd hour eternity is hung,
Waken, by Thine almighty power, the aged and the young.
One thing demands our care, O be it still pursued;
Lest, slighted once, the season fair should never be renewed.
To Jesus may we fly swift as the morning light,
Lest life’s young golden beam should die in sudden, endless night.
Praise the Lord! Amen! and Amen!
Blessings, peace, grace and mercy to all here at TOL!
oly:Hallelujah, We Shall Rise!
In the resurrection morning, when the trump of God shall sound,
And the saints will come rejoicing and no tears will e’er be found,
We shall rise, Hallelujah! we shall rise.
In the resurrection morning, what a meeting it will be,
When our fathers and our mothers, and our loved ones we shall see,
We shall rise, Hallelujah! we shall rise!
In the resurrection morning, blessed thought it is to me,
I shall see my blessed Savior, who so freely died for me,
We shall rise, Hallelujah! we shall rise!
In the resurrection morning, we shall meet Him in the air,
And be carried up to glory, to our home so bright and fair,
We shall rise, Hallelujah! we shall rise!
oly:…they will see the Son of Man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.
Mark 13:26
He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.” Amen.
Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
Revelation 22:20
Christ is Coming
In the glow of early morning, in the solemn hush of night;
Down from Heaven’s open portals, steals a messenger of light,
Whispering sweetly to my spirit, while the hosts of Heaven sing:
This the wondrous thrilling story: Christ is coming — Christ my king.
Oft methinks I hear His footsteps, stealing down the paths of time;
And the future dark with shadows, brightens with this hope sublime.
Sound the soul inspiring anthem, angel hosts, your harps attune;
Earth’s long night is almost over, Christ is coming — coming soon.
Long we’ve waited, blest Redeemer, waited for the first bright ray
Of the morn when sin and sorrow at Thy presence flee away;
But our vigil’s nearly over, hope of Heav’n, oh, priceless boon!
In the east the glow appearing, Christ is coming — coming soon.
Praise the Lord! Amen! and Amen!
Blessings, peace, grace and to all here at TOL!
oly:How Wonderful It Is To Walk With God
How wonderful it is to walk with God
Along the road that holy men have trod;
How wonderful it is to hear Him say:
Fear not, have faith, ’tis I who lead the way!
How wonderful it is to talk with God
When cares sweep o’er my spirit like a flood;
How wonderful it is to hear His voice,
For when He speaks the desert lands rejoice!
How wonderful it is to praise my God,
Who comforts and protects me with His rod;
How wonderful to praise him every hour,
My heart attuned to sing His wondrous power!
How wonderful it is to fight for God,
And point poor sinners to the precious blood;
How wonderful it is to wield His sword
Against sin, the enemy of Christ, my Lord!
How wonderful ’twill be to live with God
When I have crossed death’s deep and swelling flood;
How wonderful to see Him face to face
When I have fought the fight and won the race!
oly:The twelve gates were twelve pearls: each individual gate was of one pearl.
And the street of the city was pure gold, like transparent glass.
Revelation 21:21
He the Pearly Gate Will Open
Love divine, so great and wondrous, deep and mighty, pure, sublime!
Coming from the heart of Jesus, just the same through tests of time.
Love divine, so great and wondrous, all my sins He then forgave!
I will sing His praise forever, for His blood, His power to save.
In life’s eventide, at twilight, at His door I’ll knock and wait;
By the precious love of Jesus I shall enter Heaven’s gate.
He the pearly gates will open, so that I may enter in;
For He purchased my redemption and forgave me all my sin.
Praise the Lord! Amen! and Amen!
Blessings, peace, grace and mercy to all here at TOL!
oly:I Do Not Ask, O Lord
I do not ask, O Lord, that life may be a pleasant road;
I do not ask that Thou wouldst take from me aught of its load.
I do not ask that flowers should always spring beneath my feet;
I know too well the poison and the sting of things too sweet.
For one thing, only Lord, dear Lord, I plead: lead me aright,
Though strength should falter and heart should bleed, through peace to light.
I do not ask, O Lord, that Thou shouldst shed full radiance here
Give but a ray of peace, that I may tread without a fear.
I do not ask my cross to understand, my way to see,
Better in darkness just to feel Thy hand, and follow Thee.
Joy is like restless day; but peace divine like quiet night,
Lead me, O Lord, till perfect day shall shine, through peace to light.
oly:Choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve.
But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD.
Joshua 24:15
The Choice is Mine
I can be strong, I can be brave; I can be free, or be a slave.
I can forgive as He forgave the choice is mine.
I can have faith, I can have fear, I can believe that God is near,
Or I can doubt the things I hear, the choice is mine.
I can draw close, or I can strain, I can submit, or go my way.
Within my heart, I hear him say, “The choice is mine.”
Because He gave His life for me, because of love at Calvary,
I take Him for eternity — The choice is mine.
Praise the Lord! Amen! and Amen!
Blessings, peace, grace and mercy to all here at TOL!
oly:In a Small Place
Fret not because thy place is small,
Thy service need not be,
For thou canst make it all there is
Of joy and ministry.
The dewdrop, as the boundless sea,
In God's great place has part;
And this is all He asks of thee;
Be faithful where thou art.
In thee His mighty hand can show
The wonders of His grace,
And He can make the humblest room
A high and holy place.
Thy life can know the blessedness
Of resting in His will;
His fullness flows unceasingly
Thy cup of need to fill.
His strength upon thy weakness waits,
His power for thy task.
What more, O child of all His care,
Could any great one ask?
oly:Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith…For consider Him who endured…lest you become weary and discouraged in your souls. Hebrews 12:1-3
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7
Find Us Faithful
We’re pilgrims on the journey of the narrow road,
And those who’ve gone before us line the way,
Cheering on the faithful, encouraging the weary,
Their lives a stirring testament to God's sustaining grace.
Surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses,
Let us run the race not only for the prize;
But as those who've gone before us let us leave to those behind us,
The heritage of faithfulness passed on through godly lives.
Oh may all who come behind us find us faithful,
May the fire of our devotion light their way,
Oh may all who come behind us find us faithful.
Praise the Lord! Amen! and Amen!
Blessings, peace, grace and to all here at TOL!
2 Timothy 4:7
Find Us Faithful
We’re pilgrims on the journey of the narrow road,
And those who’ve gone before us line the way,
Cheering on the faithful, encouraging the weary,
Their lives a stirring testament to God's sustaining grace.
Surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses,
Let us run the race not only for the prize;
But as those who've gone before us let us leave to those behind us,
The heritage of faithfulness passed on through godly lives.
Oh may all who come behind us find us faithful,
May the fire of our devotion light their way,
Oh may all who come behind us find us faithful.
Praise the Lord! Amen! and Amen!
Blessings, peace, grace and to all here at TOL!
oly:Help Somebody Today
Look all around you, find someone in need,
Though it be little — a neighborly deed —
Help somebody today!
Many are waiting a kind, loving word,
Thou hast a message, O let it be heard,
Help somebody today!
Many have burdens too heavy to bear,
Grief is the portion of some everywhere,
Help somebody today!
Some are discouraged and weary in heart,
Someone the journey to Heaven should start,
Help somebody today!
Help somebody today along life’s way;
Let sorrow be ended, the friendless befriended,
O help somebody today!
oly:“He found nothing but leaves.”
Mark 11:13
Nothing But Leaves
Nothing but leaves! The Spirit grieves o’er years of wasted life;
O’er sins indulged while conscience slept, o’er vows and promises unkept,
And reap, from years of strife — Nothing but leaves!
No gathered sheaves of life’s fair rip’ning grain:
We sow our seeds; lo! tares and weeds, words, idle words, for earnest deeds
Then reap, with toil and pain, — Nothing but leaves!
Sad mem’ry weaves no veil to hide the past;
And as we trace our weary way, and count each lost and misspent day,
We sadly find at last — Nothing but leaves!
Ah, who shall thus the Master meet, and bring but withered leaves?
Ah, who shall, at the Savior’s feet, before the awful judgment seat,
Lay down, for golden sheaves — Nothing but leaves!
Praise the Lord! Amen! and Amen!
Blessings, peace, grace and to all here at TOL!
oly:Sunday Morning Praise
My Life, Dear Lord, I Give To Thee
My life, dear Lord, I give to Thee
In humble faith and loyalty,
To be Thine own in what is planned,
And heed with joy Thy love’s command.
Show me the trails that turn and climb
Through lonely deeps to heights sublime,
Yet never lose their touch with life,
Its endless round of peace and strife.
I pray for tasks that ease the load
On other hearts along the road;
And love forgiving, patient, tried,
To quicken faith and hope beside.
Gird me with light whose rays and heat
Shall blaze a path to Thy blest seat,
That halting steps, no more afraid,
May reach the goals for which they’ve prayed.
O grant me grace to serve with Thee
In love unfailing, pure, and free;
Guide me in trails which few have trod,
Whose winding ways lead home to God.
oly:Every day I will bless You, and I will praise Your name forever and ever.
Psalm 145:2
While I live I will praise the LORD; I will sing praises to my God while I have my being.
Psalm 146:2
How Can I Keep From Singing?
My life flows on in endless song, above earth’s lamentation
I hear the sweet though far off hymn that hails a new creation:
Through all the tumult and the strife I hear the music ringing;
It finds an echo in my soul — How can I keep from singing?
What though the darkness gather round, songs in the night He giveth:
No storm can shake my inmost calm while to that refuge clinging;
All things are mine since I am His — How can I keep from singing?
Praise the Lord! Amen! and Amen!
Blessings, peace, grace and to all here at TOL!
oly:My Father, This I Ask of Thee
My Father, this I ask of Thee;
Knowing that Thou wilt grant the plea —
For this, and only this, I pray
Strength for today — yes, for today.
I do not ask a lifted load,
Nor for a smooth and thornless road;
Simply for strength enough to bear
Life’s daily burdens anywhere.
Strength for the present hour and need —
This given, then I’m blest indeed;
For each day, as it comes, will bring
Sufficient strength for anything.
Strength for today, that I may make
Some sad souls glad, for Jesus’ sake;
Then they, with me, at eve shall say,
“Thank God for strength He gave today.”
Strength for each trial and each task,
What more, my Father, should I ask?
Just as I need it, day by day,
Strength for my weakness — this I pray.
oly:He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalm 91:1
The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms.
Deuteronomy 33:27
The Everlasting Arms
Serenely dwell the heirs of grace in every age and clime and place,
Supported by the firm embrace of everlasting arms.
Though they are pilgrims far from home, who seek a city yet to come,
They camp each night, where’er they roam, in everlasting arms.
When threatening foes make loud pretense of numbers vast and strength immense,
They ever find a sure defense in everlasting arms.
In Heav’n they walk at liberty, from Satan, sin, and death set free;
Abiding through eternity in everlasting arms.
Praise the Lord! Amen! and Amen!
Blessings, peace, grace and to all here at TOL!
oly:Be Strong in The Lord
Be strong in the Lord and in His power;
Put on His armor every day.
Thus you can take your stand each hour;
The devil’s schemes won’t lead you astray.
The battle’s like a flood,
Though not ’gainst flesh and blood;
But ’gainst the spiritual realm,
With Satan at the helm;
You face the powers of darkness.
Take God’s full armor — your life surround,
So when the day of evil appears,
You’ll then be able to stand your ground,
And after all, to stand without fear.
Stand firm, then, in the faith,
The belt of truth in place;
Breastplate of righteousness,
Feet shod with readiness
That comes from the true Gospel of peace.
Take, over all, the shield of faith,
To quench the flaming arrows outpoured.
Salvation’s helmet wear over your face,
And take the Word, the Spirit’s sword.
Pray in the Spirit’s power,
All kinds of prayers each hour.
Be always on alert,
And pray for all the Church.
Through God you’ll win the battle!
oly:Finally...be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might.
Ephesians 6:10
Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13
You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 2:3
Am I a Soldier of the Cross?
Am I a soldier of the cross, a follower of the Lamb,
And shall I fear to own His cause, or blush to speak His name?
Are there no foes for me to face? Must I not stem the flood?
Is this vile world a friend to grace, to help me on to God?
Sure I must fight if I would reign, increase my courage, Lord.
I’ll bear the toil, endure the pain, supported by Thy Word.
When that illustrious day shall rise, and all Thy armies shine
In robes of victory through the skies, the glory shall be Thine.
Praise the Lord! Amen! and Amen!
Blessings, peace, grace and to all here at TOL!
oly:I Will Go in the Strength of the Lord
I will go in the strength of the Lord, in the path He marked for my feet:
I will follow the light of His Word,nor shrink from the dangers I meet.
His presence my steps shall attend: His fullness my wants shall supply;
On Him, till my journey shall end, My hope shall securely rely.
I will go in the strength of the Lord, to the work He appoints me to do:
In the joy which His smile shall afford my soul shall her vigor renew.
His wisdom will guard me from harm, His pow’r my sufficiency prove;
I will trust His omnipotent arm, I will rest in His covenant love.
I will go in the strength of the Lord, to each conflict which faith may require,
His grace, as my shield and reward, my courage and zeal shall inspire.
If He issue the word of command to meet and encounter the foe,
Though with sling and with stone in my hand, in the strength of the Lord I will go.
oly:“I will follow You wherever You go.”
Matthew 8:19
If Jesus Goes With Me
It may be in the valley, where countless dangers hide;
It may be in the sunshine that I, in peace, abide;
It may be I must carry the blessed Word of life
Across the burning deserts to those in sinful strife;
But if it be my portion to bear my cross at home,
While others bear their burdens beyond the billow’s foam;
It is not mine to question the judgment of my Lord,
It is but mine to follow the leadings of His Word.
’Tis Heaven to me, where’er I may be, if He is there!
I count it a privilege here, His cross to bear,
If Jesus goes with me, I’ll go anywhere!
Praise the Lord! Amen! and Amen!
Blessings, peace, grace and to all here at TOL!
oly:Until Then
My heart can sing when I pause to remember
A heartache here is but a stepping stone
Along a trail that's winding always upward,
This troubled world is not my final home.
The things of earth will dim and lose their value
If we recall they're borrowed for awhile;
And things of earth that cause the heart to tremble,
Remembered there will only bring a smile.
This weary world with all its toil and struggle
May take its toll of misery and strife;
The soul of man is like a waiting falcon;
When it's released, it's destined for the skies.
But until then my heart will go on singing,
Until then with joy I'll carry on,
Until the day my eyes behold the city,
Until the day God calls me home.
oly:As cold water to a weary soul, so is good news from a far country.
Proverbs 25:25
Looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ.
Titus 2:13
I Saw One Weary
I saw one weary, sad, and torn, with eager steps press on the way,
Who long the hallowed cross had borne, still looking for the promised day;
While many a line of grief and care, upon his brow, was furrowed there;
I asked what buoyed his spirits up, “O this!” said he — “the blessed hope.”
While pilgrims here we journey on in this dark vale of sin and gloom,
Through tribulation, hate, and scorn, or through the portals of the tomb,
Till our returning king shall come to take His exile captives home,
O! what can buoy the spirits up? ’Tis this alone — the blessed hope.
Praise the Lord! Amen! and Amen!
Blessings, peace, grace and to all here at TOL!